Design Your Own Wood Crate Coffee Table for Under $150

Do you like to add fresh and unique design elements to your home without spending a ton of money?

I do, too! Keep reading because your'e not going to believe this crate coffee table.

Who would have thought that these crates could make something so beautiful? With a little imagination and a little paint, you can create your own custom coffee table for under $150.

I had this beautiful wood top from a past project that I wanted to repurpose. It may look familiar to some of you. About two years ago, I found a desk sitting next to a dumpster that someone was throwing away. I snatched it up and did a complete makeover on the desk. You can see it HERE. Not to brag, but it did turn out beautiful. Unfortunately, my movers broke it beyond repair, so I salvaged the top and stored it so I could use it again.

I started out with eight crates that fit perfectly underneath the top. The idea was to create extra storage and create a custom piece of furniture.

My initial thought was to line them up side by side but the crates were longer than the top, so I positioned them to face out at the end. I’m glad it worked out that way because I like it better.

I was going for a distressed weathered look because the theme for the house is coastal/beachy.

The first step was to paint the crates white. I used flat white paint and thinned it down with water. I just did a heavy dry brush technique; I still wanted some of the natural wood coming through. Once it dried, I sanded it lightly with an electric sander using 320 grit sandpaper

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